Monthly climate guide
Samara weather in March
Expect freezing weather in Samara in March: afternoons reach about -1°C (30°F), while nights drop to around -9°C (15°F). Around 46 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 6°C warmer than February and 12°C cooler than April.
What stands out in March
- Just 340 km apart, but Samara runs about 2°C cooler than Saratov this month.
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low -9°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
- Seasonally, March counts as early spring in Samara.
- It warms up quickly from here: by April highs are about 12°C higher.
Avg high
-1°C
30°F
Avg low
-9°C
15°F
Rainfall
46 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
93%
relative
Sky
72%
cloud · often cloudy
Samara weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10°C / 13°F | -17°C / 1°F | 45 mm | 96% | 73% |
| February | -8°C / 18°F | -15°C / 4°F | 31 mm | 96% | 72% |
| March | -1°C / 30°F | -9°C / 15°F | 46 mm | 93% | 72% |
| April | 11°C / 52°F | 1°C / 33°F | 45 mm | 78% | 66% |
| May | 21°C / 69°F | 9°C / 48°F | 41 mm | 71% | 56% |
| June | 24°C / 75°F | 13°C / 56°F | 52 mm | 68% | 56% |
| July | 28°C / 82°F | 16°C / 61°F | 42 mm | 60% | 53% |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 15°C / 59°F | 39 mm | 59% | 56% |
| September | 19°C / 67°F | 9°C / 48°F | 50 mm | 66% | 68% |
| October | 10°C / 49°F | 2°C / 35°F | 51 mm | 77% | 77% |
| November | 0°C / 32°F | -6°C / 22°F | 40 mm | 88% | 75% |
| December | -7°C / 19°F | -13°C / 8°F | 44 mm | 95% | 76% |
What to pack for March
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is March a good time to visit Samara?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Samara →Other Russia cities in March
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Samara in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Samara?
March is cool in Samara, with highs around -1°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Samara in March?
Average highs are about -1°C (30°F) and average lows about -9°C (15°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Samara in March?
Samara typically gets around 46 mm of rain in March — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Samara (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.